World Hist. #25

What caused the Bubonic Plague to spread?

• Mosquitoes on cows

• Mosquitoes on pigs

• Fleas on dogs

• Fleas on rats

How did the Bubonic Plague arrive in Europe?

• Through trade ships coming from Asia

• Through armies returning from war

• Through travelers crossing the Mediterranean Sea

• Through merchants traveling on the Transaharan Desert

What was a common symptom of the Black Plague?

• Weak bones and damaged skin barrier

• Large painful swollen bumps on body

• Blindness and trouble breathing

• Hair loss, black tongue, and trouble speaking

Why did many people believe the plague was happening?

• They thought it was caused by cold weather

• They blamed farm animals

• They thought it was punishment from God for sin

• They believed it came from poor hygiene

Why did diseases spread easily in medieval Europe?

• The weather in Europe was unusually cold all year

• Streets were full of waste, and water was often dirty

• People washed their hands too often, causing infection to spread rapidly

• Most people lived in large houses with poor ventilation

How did many people respond to the plague?

• They moved to America

• They prayed for forgiveness

• They stopped working forever

• They built more castles for protection

Why was it difficult to stop the plague?

• They did not understand germs or how diseases spread.

• They did not have enough doctors to treat everyone.

• Most people refused to follow the king's orders.

• Many people lived far from medical care.

What did plague doctors wear?

• Metal armor similar to knights

• Gas masks

• Bird-like masks

• Wooden helmets

What was one treatment plague doctors used?

• Surgery to remove large bumps

• Vaccines to kill the virus

• Leeches to remove "bad blood"

• Antibiotics to stop the infection

What was one major effect of the Black Death?

• Entire villages disappeared due to death

• Trade completely stopped forever

• New countries were created

• Europe became more populated